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Weather & Climate in Jinsha, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Jinsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²)
Population Density2,890/sq mi
Coordinates32.0898°N, 121.0736°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 46 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 74 km 25 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 138 km 9 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 76 km 33 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 85 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 99 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 115 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 92 mph 243 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 292 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 86 mph 250 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 217 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 75 mph 191 km
2002 Rammasun Category 2 81 mph 257 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 220 km
1994 Doug Category 1 69 mph 249 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 146 km
1990 Abe Category 1 58 mph 178 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 37 km
1984 Ed Category 1 63 mph 108 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 92 mph 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest

Jinsha has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.1").

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